Chris Christie says 'Phillies suck,' calls out fans

Many of Chris Christie's constituents live just outside Philadelphia, but the New Jersey governor apparently has a low opinion of the Phillies and their fans.

Speaking Wednesday on SportsNet New York, Christie declared that "the Phillies suck."

He went on to say that the Phillies were an "awful team" with "an angry, bitter fan base." He also said it's not safe to go to the Phillies' home stadium, Citizens Bank Park, if you want to root for an opposing team.

Chris Christie was outspoken in his criticism of the Phillies and their fans in comments to SportsNet New York earlier this week. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, a Democrat, responded Friday that Christie is "bitter and has got nowhere to go" after his failed presidential campaign. He called him a bully.

Christie also took umbrage with the Phillies' use of the Mets' "Ya gotta believe!" slogan at their spring training home in Clearwater, Florida.